Police Union Rejects Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
The Fraternal Order of Police, a police union that openly endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns, has expressed outrage over his pardoning of individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot. This unexpected backlash reveals a stunning disconnect between the union’s political allegiance and the consequences of that choice.
The union’s shock seems almost comical considering Trump’s consistent rhetoric throughout his campaign and presidency. He repeatedly expressed his intention to pardon individuals involved in the January 6th events, making his actions far from a surprise. The union’s professed surprise suggests a lack of understanding of the man they supported, or perhaps a willful ignorance of his stated intentions.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood